TEHRAN- Iranian officials have launched efforts for an early release of the Tasnim photojournalist, who has been detained by the Taliban.

Mohammad Hossein Velayati was nabbed at Kabul Airport while he was returning to Iran. The Taliban have provided no explanation about his arrest.

Velayati had spent 10 days in the capital city of Afghanistan,

TEHRAN – General Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of joint staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, spoke over the phone with Azerbaijani Defense Minister General Hasanov Zakir Asgar oglu.

In this call, General Bagheri stressed the need to expand bilateral relations and defense and military cooperation. 

Referring to the valuable agreements signed between the armed

TEHRAN - Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi told reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet session on Wednesday that candidates from diverse political factions have pre-registered to run in the parliamentary elections, which will be held in late winter.

On the famous figures who have registered, he said, “Candidates’ fame may cause valuation, whi

TEHRAN – Saudi Arabia and Iran seem to be moving towards a fast all-out reconciliation as Riyadh expresses hope for a “new phase” of relations with Tehran.

The Saudi Council of Ministers issued a statement on Tuesday affirming their aspiration to improve relations based on shared interests and mutual respect. 

 “Saudi Arabia’s aspiration to start a n